Da Nang police successfully breaks up an online football gambling ring. Photo: Tuoi Tre Newspaper

Local authorities were able to arrest a total of 13 people who were allegedly part of the major gambling ring that specifically targeted football. 

According to initial information, the ringleader of the group was identified as 34-year-old Tran Viet Nghia of Trung Nu Vuong street in Da Nang.

Upon conducting a search of the homes of the 13 people, the police seized over 4,000 documents relating to gambling on football, three cars, in addition to VND2 billion in cash. VOV

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